Description

Lilium lancifolium, the Tiger Lily, is a native to Japan, China, and Korea and was a favourite of the Victorian exotic gardeners for its reliable floral display. Lilium lancifolium 'Flore Pleno' is the double flowering form. A tall species, easily growing to 2m in height it can benefit from support if grown in a windy aspect. Its tubers are edible and have been culitvated in Asia for that purpose for thousands of years.

Additional Information

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Liliales

Family

Liliaceae

Sub-Family

Lilioideae

Synonyms

Lilium tigrinum

Geographical Origin

South East Asia: Japan, China, Korea

Cultivation

Full sun although tolerant of shade. Well drained fertile soil. Shelter from the wind

Eventual Height

2m

Eventual Spread

50cm-1m

Hardiness

Hardy perennial bulbs

Lilium lancifolium 'Flore Pleno'

Tiger Lily

Size: ex 10cm pots

Availability: In stock

£4.99

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